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The 5 Best Coffee Shops in Milan, Italy

May 2, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re a cafe lover, a coffee snob, a baked goods enthusiast or simply want to experience the quintessential urban Italian experience, the best cafes and coffee shops in Milan deliver on the promise of sensational vibes and atmosphere in Italy’s fashion capital.   The subtle details of cafe culture in Milan, Italy are part of […]

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The 8 Best Restaurants in Santorini (For Beautiful Views + Food)

April 15, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Santorini has long been considered the most beautiful Greek island– and easily the one with the most cosmopolitan appeal. As a result, Santorini’s best restaurants are those that bring together both outstanding culinary prowess and incredible views. Long, leisurely meals are a whole vibe in Santorini. Having a sunset dinner is a quintessential experience on […]

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The 15 Best Restaurants in Milan, Italy (+ Some Cool Must-Try Local Delicacies!)

March 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Italy’s design capital is also one of the best cities in Italy for world-class dining with a cosmopolitan flair. As a result, the best restaurants in Milan offer a little bit of something for everyone– whether you’re interested in classic Italian cuisine or a unique, modern spin-off of the genre.    From Old-World staples to […]

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8 Best Things to Do in Sintra, Portugal

February 10, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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With its enduringly romantic, secluded charm, Sintra, Portugal is a lush, forested town about 30 minutes outside of Lisbon on the Portuguese Riviera. Defined by indigenous cork trees and ubiquitous craggy mountains, it’s a beautiful natural escape from the city and the perfect day trip from Lisbon, Portugal that has become increasingly trendy in recent […]

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8 Cool Paris Art Galleries For Your Bucket List

February 8, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Paris, France is defacto one of the world’s best cities for art lovers, with a mix of elegant modern galleries and timeless global treasures like the Louvre equally accessible to those living in or exploring the city. The cultural predilection for avant-garde aesthetics and simultaneous access to antiquities, moreover, make discovering art in Paris a […]

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An Insider’s Guide to Santorini, Greece

January 27, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

Santorini is a small, crescent-shaped island in the Aegean Sea that’s famous for its charming sun-bleached architecture and dazzling ocean views. Located just off the coast of Greece, it’s one of the dozens of small volcanic islands that dot the archipelago between Greece and Turkey. Today, it’s known for its photogenic pink bougainvillea, reliably sunny […]

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An Insider’s Guide to Lisbon, Portugal (15 Cool Things to Do, See, Eat & Explore)

January 18, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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Our insider’s guide to Lisbon, Portugal is designed for people who want to have the quintessential Lisbon experience. Included in this bespoke guide are tips about where to stay, relax, and recharge in the city, as well as the lovely places to eat, what to buy, and where to shop.  In a cosmopolitan city like […]

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15 ‘Emily in Paris’ Destinations You Can Visit in Real Life

January 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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If the filming locations of Emily in Paris have done anything for the city, it’s to add some fun and spontaneity into the typical list of standard Parisian experiences that most visitors already have on their travel bucket lists.  Since the show debuted in the middle of the 2020 pandemic, it’s garnered cheeky praise for […]

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The Best Afternoon Tea in London: 6 Iconic Places to Experience England’s Favorite Tradition

December 3, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Experiencing Afternoon Tea in London is a rite of passage. It’s on every serious traveler’s Bucket List because you have to do it at least once, or you never really went to England, did you? Whether you call it High Tea or Afternoon Tea (the difference in semantics is a matter of spirited debate), tea […]

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The Best Gelato in Milan, Italy: 5 Amazing Local Ice Cream Parlors

June 10, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

In Milan, as everywhere in Italy, you’ll want to try the local gelato– specifically, the stracciatella flavor, which is light vanilla ice cream packed with slivers or chunks of chocolate. But knowing where to get the best gelato in Milan, however, can be a slightly overwhelming endeavor.  Fortunately, we can help you with that. 🙂  […]

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